Join us in our travel adventures as we explore the United States of America and especially Hawaii. Coming soon an epic 6000 mile RV journey from San Francisco to Alaska and back. This journey starts in late May 2016 and ends late July 2016. As we travel, we will be posting our experiences such as the Red Woods of Oregon to the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. We hope to see Brown Bears, Moose, glaciers and perhaps even feast on a Salmon or two.

Wednesday, 3 August 2016

After Panther Flats camp ground, and Spruce Goose in Oregon, we drove across Oregon to spend 2 nights in the Mount Hood National Park to experience our first mainland volcano.

What a beautiful and spectacular National Park and stunning mountain. We camped amongst thick pine trees, it was very private and for the most part, quiet with the sound of a small river in the background.

The next part of our journey took us North to the Columbia River which we crossed over into the Washington State side and then East bound along the river. Although the river is impressive, this was not a particularly interesting part of America as it is hot, dry and uninspiring. We decided the best thing to do was cut straight up to Spokane and then Coeur De Alene Idaho.

We spent a few nights with some good friends in Plummer Idaho. They took us hiking on Mineral Ridge which overlooks Coeur De Alene, and we played air-soft in the forests that surround their house. I was surprised to discover that Idaho has stinging nettles! A plant that I haven't seen since England.

Two days later we hit the road again, and crossed the border into Canada.

Once in Canada Dad, Mike, Dylan and I decided to get fishing licenses and spend a few days around Cranbrook. An area with some gorgeous lakes teeming with fish.

Cold and lonely Rocky mountains loomed over the lake that we fished in the most.

Snow and white clouds covered the tops.

Fly fishing was the big thing in that area and the lakes are full of rainbow and brooke trout.

We spent days fishing at Newbury Lake near Cranbrook. A peaceful and very tranquil location if you want to get away from it all but still be within 20 minutes of a small town. The Loon pictured above added to the peace and tranquility with its almost haunting call which echoed throughout the valley.

A brook trout has an orange flesh and is great pan fried and tastier than rainbow trout.

Saturday, 30 July 2016

Panther Flats was a gorgeous campground located in Six Rivers National Forest.

For this campsite we rigged up our hammocks and spent two nights under the stars, listening to howling of wolves in the distance and falling asleep to the glow of the last burning embers in the fire.

There was a river that flowed swiftly through the forest just below our campsite, and it was a short walk down the road to get there.

One thing that struck meabout this place was that it looked just like the kind of location where Native Americans would have lived several hundred years ago. You could feel the history resonating off each rocky cliffside. My mom, who is a very good tracker (having been raised in the African bush) pointed out smoky marking on the cliffside, where a former cave had been eroded away by time. A very distinct rocky path led from the opposite riverbank up to the "cave". The entire scene strongly resembled the remains of a settlement. Miners-or perhaps Native Americans- had lived there many years ago. The river flowing down at the foot of the cliff would have provided a good food source, and the cliff itself would have been advantageous in troubled times.

Waterfall flowing into the river

We went swimming in here

Climbing Trees

We swam across the fast flowing river and explored the waterfall on the other side. I wanted to climb up the cliff near it but the waterfall and erosion had worn the rocks down to loose shale. Instead I climbed the trees on the other side of the river, many of the fresh green branches had been broken off by an animal larger than a human. Later, a friend suggested that it could have been elk.

On the walk back to the campsite we discovered some suspicious looking claw marks on a tree

Fresh claw marks

I had completely forgotten that America also has big cats, but this was a good reminder.

Saturday, 11 June 2016

Our new adventure has started. We are in Canada and well on our way so there is a little catching up to do. I will be editing and adding photos as we go along. Living in campsites restricts us somewhat since most do not offer wifi. Its been 3 years since being on the mainland so its a little strange to be driving around such a huge First World country again. The roads are wider, the traffic is faster and the attitude stiffer. I have to be on my toes here constantly monitoring the GPS for every turn and every lane we are meant to be in. Numerous times we have lost our way and thankfully this has been put right by "emma" the GPS with her insistent "recalculating" announcement.

We started our flight from Kona airport and flew the 5 hours to Oakland San Francisco. Collected our rental and were meant to drive North bound to Lakeport. "Emma" true to form directed us South bound, an error we did not expect but was very welcome as we suddenly and unexpectedly found ourselves at the entrance of the "Golden Gate Bridge".

Then onward up Highway 101 to Lakeport, a 3 hour drive to meet with some very special people who very kindly allowed us to use their RV (Recreational Vehicle) or motorized caravan for our very epic journey through the USA
Lakeport town sits at the base of an dormant volcano and is on a clear fresh water lake aptly named "Clear Lake".Dylan managed to catch a "Crappie" fish and I think it probably tastes like its name would imply. Jessica and Dylan were kindly invited to wake board and Dylan was successful in getting up.

Lakeport area is a stunning place with friendly people and worth visiting.

We had to wait in Lakeport for a few days until Michael was able to take leave from his Zip Lining job and join us. I had to return to Oakland and collect him on the 31st where we dropped off the original rental and changed over to Enterprise, a much better deal and I was able to drop off in Lakeport.
The very next day we did our preflight check on the RV. A little about the RV. It is a 27' MinnieWinni or commonly known as a Winnibago. It can sleep 7 and we are 6 so its perfect. It has a shower, toilet and a kitchen so we are very comfortable.
We left at mid-morning 31st May after having one tire replaced and made our way to our first stop near Fort Bragg on the coast. We chose to stay at the the Jackson State Park which is well in the woods among huge pine trees. We were the only RV in the park but there was one camper who insisted on bugging us and made us uncomfortable. After awhile we realized he was smoking it up and had found a place in the woods where he could be left alone to do his drugs. Not a good start and it has put us on our guard for weirdo's in the campsites. Fortunately this has been the only negative experience. Everyone has been so kind giving travel advise, hints and tips where necessary.
1st of June In Fort Bragg we went to see the glass beach which the girls loved.

We joined Hwy 101 Northbound to the Redwoods of California.

Spectacular to say the least.
In Leggett we watched some people attempt to drive through one of the great Redwood trees. A few tried but lost courage because it is a tight fit. We missed the National Forest campsite and ended up staying at an expensive private RV site but this allowed us to wash our clothes, dump our waste water and have a hot long shower before continuing up the Hwy101 through the "Avenue of the Giants" Redwood forest. We made a bad turn somewhere because Emma the GPS decided we needed to turn right into some mountains which became quite scary in the RV. 5 miles up this road I found a good turning point and we stopped to see what was going on. Annalise had programmed "Six Rivers" in the Humboldt National Forests which should have been a few hours North. The GPS found a second Six River National Forest and it was clearly the wrong one. I wonder how many people this has caught and sent them to a very remote place in California. We finally managed to get our bearings again and traveled North to a campsite called Panther Flats. We were able to shower here and I will be sure to remember this campsite for our return journey. The next day, 3rd June, we decided to do the next leg straight through Oregon, West of Portland, to the Evergreen Space and Aviation Museum in one hit.

With 3 of us driving we managed to get to the museum at 4pm. After having a quick recon of the museum which we decided to visit in the morning, one of the attendants said we could visit it for free there and then. This was a $150 saving for us and considering that they allowed us to "Boondock" or camp in the car park for free, it made for a very special and cheap visit indeed. If you have been wondering what would take us to this obscure location in Oregon, it is the location of "Spruce Goose", the largest aircraft ever built until very recently.

Saturday, 23 April 2016

Living in a popular tourist destination like Hawaii can sometimes cause beautiful locations or activities to be overrun with tourists, pushing and shoving to get a the best view or experience.

Luckily after a while of living in an area you begin to hear about the lesser known locations, the areas that you only find out about from word of mouth or the odd Youtube video, the secret spots.

One of these is a place that I personally believe to be the most gorgeous hike on the island.

The White Road Hike.

Early one morning my brother and I, plus a group of friends, got together to hike the White Road. We started out in Hilo, drove along the coast until we reached Waimea and turned right when we saw the street sign reading "White Road".

This hike does involve crossing over private property, but sometimes the owner sits by the gate and accepts a $5 entrance fee from hikers in exchange for permission to hike over his land. It's a good idea to have permission because if not, you risk facing legal issues related to trespass. This is probably one of the reasons why White Road hasn't been turned into the biggest, nastiest tourist trap on the island. Because you risk trespass...And cliffs.

The owner of the land is super cool though.

Once that little formality is over you can cross the owner's land and enter a trail in a forest.

You hike through the trees, past thickets of bamboo with strange side trails leading off into who-knows-where (we didn't follow them), a massive fallen over tree with it's thick roots reaching up to the sky...

Eventually you reach a point where the mist starts rolling in. This is why it's advisable to go early in the morning- any later and the glorious valley view will be obscured by white clouds. Hence the name "White Road"

As you can see the hike is rather muddy sometimes, so don't wear your favorite pair of shoes

Finally the trail opens up to reveal the valley that gave this hike it's name; we were standing on a narrow little path with a high wall of thick bracken and rock on one side, while the other was a sheer drop several hundred or thousand feet. A valley stretched out below us, narrow and inaccessible. Here we began to tread carefully, the hike is incredible but it's does not have railings

Helpful Tip #1: Don't take little kids

Gazing over the cliff edge

The opposite side of the valley is visible, with waterfalls that fall for thousands of feet. If it's a sunny day you might be lucky enough to spot their rainbows. Truly the photos we took that day did not do it justice. The view was perhaps one of the most spectacular landscapes I have ever seen.

We were still hiking along this section of the trail when we came across a large water pipe stretched across a ravine. The drop was about 20-25 feet, which is nothing compared to the cliffside hike but its a bit more finicky because you have to cross a wet, slippery pipe. Plus if you fall, you land on rocks. Many people in the group I hiked with work as zipline guides, so they had a brilliant head for heights and strolled right over the small metal railings without a care.

Helpful Tip #2: don't do this hike if you are scared of heights

Not long after, we came across the first of the tunnels. These are long, narrow, pitch black tunnels through the mountains that fill with water during heavy rainfall. When we planned the hike we chose a week which hadn't seen much rain, so the water was up to about mid-thigh for me most of the time, and knee deep for everyone over 5'2.
The water was icy cold, and the roof of the tunnel was jagged and uneven. We formed a 'train' (hands on each others shoulders in a long line) and shuffled through them, feeling our way in the dark, shouting directions and hoping not to trip over rocks or bump our heads on the low ceiling. If I had done that hike alone I think it could have been rather nightmarish; walking in a narrow black tunnel half filled with water. The stuff of bad dreams.
Helpful Tip #3: Don't do this hike if you are claustrophobic

Here my brother and I are preparing to enter the first tunnel. I chose to go barefoot for this part of the hike because I didn't want my flip flops to go floating off in the darkness to goodness-knows-where. There are a lot of rocks, pointy objects and ledges in the tunnel though so I would only recommend this to people with tough feet. Old tennis shoes are probably best. As you can see the water here in the light is pretty shallow, but not too far in the tunnel slopes down and the water became much deeper.
After hiking through two of these long winding tunnels we finally reached the water flume!
The water flume is a tall concrete 'slide' that has attracted locals for years. When we arrived we had a quick snack and joined a few other groups that had arrived before us, taking turns to grab hold of a long rope and climb up the steep, muddy slope.
The water slide itself is quite a thrill. It's a fast plunge into a small square 'pool' which is about nine feet deep. The first time I went, the breath was stolen from my lungs as I shot down the slide and plunged deep into the icy water. "Breathtaking" is exactly how I would describe it.

After hanging out at the flume for about an hour, talking, sliding down the flume, and doing flips into the water, the cold began to become unbearable. This is a mountain hike at a relatively high elevation, the clouds were rolling in and the water was freezing. By the time we decided to leave I was huddled in a little ball trying to preserve the small traces of body heat that I had left. The fact that we had to wade through a dark tunnel full of cold water to return to the cars didn't help either.
As soon as we exited the tunnels I took off running, and didn't rejoin my group until I had warmed up.
Helpful Tip #4: If you do this hike, TAKE WARM CLOTHES!

On the way back we took a side trail to see a little hidden waterfall. It looked like it was straight out of The Garden of Eden. I'm sure there's a way to get right up to the waterfall, but by this point we were all too cold to swim so we just took a few photos, admired the view and continued on.

We also hung out on one of the cliff edges to rest and have a snack. I could have sat there all day, looking down at the valley below. I could have lived there.

Blueberries with a view

There was also this cute, mossy little bridge that we crossed. It probably had a troll living under it.

The lovely thing about this hike is largely due to the intricate and beautiful plants that catch your eye in every direction; bamboo, lace-like ferns, soft moss, sweet ginger flowers, berries and eucalyptus trees.
I highly recommend this hike, in my opinion it is the most beautiful place on the entire island, and it's isolation just adds to charm. Just remember: bring snacks and water, a swimsuit, something to keep you warm, and a flashlight if you don't like walking through dark creepy tunnels in deep water. Maybe a first aid kit too.

Monday, 29 February 2016

Are you thinking of moving to the Big Island of Hawaii, even perhaps from another island? If this is the case then I know that you will have concerns about moving to the Big Island. Concerns that range from affordability of rental units, cost of living, schools, medical, social, security, weather and the list is long and different for each person considering a move. This blog post is going to deal with some of the basic concerns at the same time I will highlight some of the experiences my family and I have had in the 2 years living on the Island. Much of this article is true for all the Hawaiian islands but these are my impressions on the Big Island specifically.

Wiapio Valley

Pine Trees Beach, Kona

First of all you must know that Hawaii is made up of a chain of mostly dormant volcanoes and six livable islands located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is probably the most remote place in the world. Flying here from any location, be it the USA West Coast, Canada, Alaska or the Far East, will not take less than 6 hours. However the islands are not remote by any means in that they are all serviced by a network of major airlines from all over the world and then smaller airlines or commuters will get you around the islands. It takes about an hour with Hawaiian airlines to travel from Hilo to Honolulu, the major city on the island of Oahu. Currently there are no sea-going ferries between islands which leaves flying as your only option. The cost of flying to the islands varies from airline to airline and time of year. I have seen mainland prices as low as $300 return and inter island prices can be as low as $50 so shop around on the internet.

Macadamia Farms, with Volcano smoke in distance.

Hawaiian Airlines

All of Hawaii's volcanoes are dormant, with the exception of the Big Island, where one of the 5 is currently active. Before moving to Hawaii I had never been on a volcano and just the thought of it conjured up images of life threatening lava consuming everything in its path, with mountains of exploding fire and brimstone raining down while pressing the fleeing, terrified population into the sea. While this is possible and true for many volcanoes, the active volcano Kilauea, is a rather innocuous affair and offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy and experience one of natures truly spectacular wonders. And indeed when the volcano shows signs of activity, our tourism rates increase. The lava currently flowing out of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent is heading downhill so slowly that it is cooling and solidifying, and as such is no concern for the small village of Pahoa in its path. I live about 8 miles from the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent and last year I was able to sit on my porch at night and watch the glow of lava while sipping wine with good friends. Occasionally it is possible to smell the sulphur dioxide known as "vog". However when it is prevalent, it is more of a problem downwind with the vog being carried as far away as Honolulu. As it spreads it is normally no more annoying than a mild case of city smog. Hay fever sufferers do complain more at these times though.

Halema'uma'u Lava Lake, 2015

There are numerous factors which should affect your decision about choosing the right location to live on the Big Island. Your age should be considered first. The island is by no means small and covers some 4000 square miles. It can take 4 hours or more at 55 miles per hour to circumnavigate the whole island. Therefore there are many cities and smaller villages to choose from. Some are remote and require more driving to access medical and other amenities. You will also find that as you search in the more remote areas, so the population becomes more ethnic Hawaiian, with people having lived in these areas for many generations. Depending on your character and as the new comer into a smaller village, you would need to decide whether you could fit into these villages. There are two main cities namely Kona and Hilo with populations accustomed to tourism, and therefore also to new comers on the islands. The 2 larger cities have populations of around 100,000 each and offer everything that any large city could possibly offer. Generally within 15 miles or so of Kona or Hilo, you can find reasonably affordable housing with good schools , colleges and access to medical, malls and super markets. One excellent point is the farmers network and access to farmers markets. There are many garage sales available over weekends to making life more affordable. If you are an older person, then medical access should be considered. The further away you reside from Kona or Hilo, the more difficult it would be for you in terms of emergencies and ambulance transfers. The islands do have Air Ambulances into Honolulu where medical facilities and medical care is world class.

Observatory on Mauna Kea

Generating income would need to be your next deciding factor in choosing where to live. If you are an entrepreneur type, then making a living can be easy here. Many people make their livelihood by selling home products, running organic farms to selling at farmers markets. Others are service types such as plumbers and electricians; there seems to be no shortage of work for these professions. If you are a nurse or EMT, work opportunities are endless. In short, if you are motivated then you will find work. I work for an Air Ambulance company, my wife is a CNA, my son works with tourists on the Zip lines, and my daughter is a Life Guard and college photographer. Living closer to Kona or Hilo allows for more opportunity if you are a services industry provider. Tourism and farming can be further out so it all depends on what your needs are. In my line of work I am able to live about 30 minutes from Hilo. I get the comfort of country living while working in the city, the best of both worlds. Remember to do your due diligence in whole because a seemingly small thing like internet availability could be an expensive or slow service in a remote location. This would be especially important if your business relies on internet connectivity. For a short time I lived near Hilo and had good access to fast, cheap, unlimited internet. But when I moved out to the country, my internet bill tripled in price and it was capped. For me this was a small concern since my business is not internet dependent.

Rainbow falls, with rainbow. Hilo

The Big Island has 13 climate zones. This means that you can enjoy rain forests, a desert, alpine and even snow on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes which rise to nearly 14000 ft above sea level. We are fortunate in Hawaii due to the trade winds, to have a moderate range in our diurnal temperature at sea level, which seldom rises beyond 95° summer and less than 65° winter but the humidity can be quite high. However as you climb up-slope the temperature and humidity drops and this can be a deciding factor when choosing where to live. A good example of this would be living in Hilo or Kona which are both sea level cities and can get to 95 degrees with high humidity opposed to living on the up-slopes of Kona at the 1500ft level or in Mountain View at 1500 ft level on the East side. The small increase in altitude can be more comfortable but accepting that you will be 20 minutes from town during peak traffic. East side rainfall is high at about 160 inches per year opposed to dry on the West side. The West side does get good rains at about the 1500 ft level. Generally there is no shortage of water but if you intend to run a small farm, you may want to consider water availability. Some farms and rural homes are on a water catchment process while others are able to connect to county water. I am comfortable with my catchment tank. The water runs through a filtration system to my house and is crystal clear.

Green Sea Turtle, Kona

Another concern is the frequency of hurricanes which pass the Big Island. When we moved to Mountain View our house was in the path of Hurricane Iselle, a category 1 hurricane. Many people sustained damage to their property when trees fell down but fortunately we escaped unscathed. Much of the hurricane damage can be attributed to the invasive type of tree that is growing on the Big Island, and not really from the hurricane itself. To clarify, if the type of tree, an Ibizea from Africa, was not the dominant tree in the lower Puna district, the damage statistics would have been much lower. The county now has a program to remove these trees. These invasive trees grow very quickly in this high rainfall region but due to the lava also have shallow roots.

Orchid Isle

The East side also has an invasive ant from Brazil. It is a tiny and almost unnoticeable ant called a Fire Ant. They normally form a line when they are on the move, making them easy to detect. These ants were confined to the lower shoreline of the East side but during hurricane Iselle, the wind must have blown many uphill where they have formed new colonies and spread. When they sting or bite, the victim experiences a slight burning itching sensation in that area of the skin. The sensation is not as irritating as those stings experienced with the bigger Fire Ant found on the mainland USA. I have managed to eradicate the ants on my property with an aggressive spray and bait program.

Rainbow Isle

Dengue Fever has also recently been reported; it seems to be island wide rather than state-wide and it was probably imported by an infected visiting person. To date there have been 250 reported cases over the last 6 months when it was first detected. It is passed to humans from mosquito bites. Dengue Fever is treatable but more importantly, it is preventable by a regime of keeping the mosquito population breeding sites down. This is done by removing standing rain water sites like old tires from your locality and spraying plants with a solution of soapy water. Water catchments can be treated with chlorine. It is recommended to wear long sleeve shirts and trousers in the evenings and mornings when the mosquitoes feed and to keep your house screens on and repaired. Symptoms include headaches, rash and a fever of 104. The State has announced a spraying and education program and are determined to eradicate the disease. I recently heard on the radio that the spread and number of cases has declined substantially.

2 Step, Place of Refuge, Captain Cook

Rat Lungworm causes eosinophilic meningitis. A very nasty little parasite that can adversely affect your life is found in Hawaii and particularly on the Big Island. If you are considering moving to Hawaii, then I would strongly advise you study up on this subject. In short the parasite is found in slugs and snails and perhaps even in their slime trails. Small pieces of slug can have many thousands of parasites. If you are coming to the islands whether as a visitor or moving here, this will affect you in some way. You will either be visiting restaurants, or buying fresh produce from the local market, or producing your own home grown produce. You must know then that your mere presence on the islands means that you are also a potential victim to Rat lungworm parasite. You must take this seriously. Small changes in your lifestyle will protect you. You can discourage the slugs from being on your property by destroying them when you see them, however wear gloves when you handle them. Check your garden frequently and especially your fruit and vegetables before you bring them into your house. Slugs can be so small that they are barely recognizable. You do not want them in your kitchen. Be especially cautious of cold vegetables or salads when they have been provided, unless you are absolutely certain of the source of the cold foods. This is true for restaurants.

Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Buying a home or choosing to rent. Unless you are completely knowledgable with the Big Island, I would highly recommend that you start your life here by renting a home. Give yourself time to get to know the island and communities before you settle on a house and location. When we moved here we rented a very nice 3 bedroom house above Hilo, and paid $950 per month rent for 8 months. The house was freshly painted with an attached garage and new carpets, so you do not have to settle for less. I recommend signing a 6 month lease if you intend to eventually buy. After 6 months your rent normally goes onto a month to month agreement anyway and you may just find a house and area you like in that time. I recommend that you use the service of a reputable real estate agency with a house inspector working for your interests before signing on a house. Like all places in the world, even new houses are prone to problems and a house inspection will pick up any defects prior to you signing. Its costs about $300 for an inspection and again check the real agency and inspectors for reviews before settling for his or services. Buying on the Big Island does allow you to get more bang for your buck and certainly as you get further away from either Hilo or Kona, you can find very attractive houses at very affordable rates with good sized yards or land. However if you are buying or renting, be sure to check the time it would take for you to commute to work. If renting then check the house for all the obvious problems which could cost you later on vacating the property if these were not included in the itemized defects list normally supplied by the renting agency. There are some traps which you should check before signing to buy or rent, which could definitely make your stay an unfortunate experience. Depending on your attitude towards dogs, you must know that the neighborhoods do have caged dogs and I have actually seen a house with as many as 12 caged up. Some of these dogs are kept like this indefinitely on the pretense that they are used for security or hunting. These dogs are frustrated in their conditions and tend to bark incessantly. So check the houses around you. Revisit the area at different times of the day to see how noisy it is. Dogs tend to become quieter during the heat of the day, when its raining or when its very cold. Try to visit the house early in the day or later when the dogs are getting hungry. You will soon hear them. Roosters are also a problem and indeed there are whole rooster farms here. It goes without saying that you would want to avoid living near a rooster farm unless you are a rooster farmer. Many people are "Off Grid" in the surrounding country site, meaning that they are really off the grid with no electricity. Be warned though that people off the grid generally have to run a generator from time to time to recharge solar batteries. Both my adjacent neighbors run generators and at times it can be rather inconvenient. If you will be going off the grid, then generators shouldn't bother you.

When looking for a vehicle you will find the same opportunities through dealers or private sellers as you would anywhere in the USA. We brought our Chevy Suburban in from the USA mainland and it cost us about $2000 for shipping from Texas. If you are shipping from the West coast, it will cost about $1300 for a vehicle up to 21 foot in length. There are size dimensions which the shipping agencies work on so check with them. If you are buying through a private seller then expect island cars to have a little rust but surprisingly not as much as some states with salted roads. I find cars to be a little more expensive in Hilo than Kona and certainly it is cheaper to buy in Honolulu but you will pay about $450 for shipping and the air fare to and from Honolulu to view the car. The latter is more difficult to do unless you know someone in Honolulu who is prepared to screen a car for you. Otherwise go to Honolulu and buy through a dealer as they know the shipping rules and will assist with the shipping.

Hawaiian Wa'a (canoe) race

Pets are welcome in the islands but because the islands do not have the rabies virus, the authorities want to keep it rabies free and have imposed measures for the importation of pets. Strangely if you are coming from the mainland USA, you can expect moving your pets to be a lengthy and somewhat expensive procedure (approx. $1000 excluding quarantine) which may include a quarantine period of 3 months( at $17 per day) . It seems easier to import pets from Australia than to bring your pet in from the mainland. However if you follow the inoculation procedure to the letter, you can avoid unnecessary headaches later on arrival. I recommend that you check from all sources before you jump on to the first plane to Hawaii with your pet. The inoculation procedure should start about 4 months prior to traveling. Certain exotic pets and animals are illegal here and again you would need to check with the correct authority.

Hapuna sunset

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